Red-orange, SG 82, horizontal strip of four positions [3-6], clear margins three sides and full sheet margin at top, part o.g. A few reduced creases are not particularly apparent from the front, and a scissor cut impinges into the design of the left hand unit. A rare mint multiple. Ex C.L. Pack and Dale-Lichtenstein. Cat £1200+[Note: Description revised from that shown in the printed catalogue.]

1d Laureate group of plate varieties in Red-orange and Orange-vermilion shades, comprising pos. [7 variety ‘no leaves right of SOUTH’] (2, one in pair [7-8], pos. [21 variety ‘no leaves right of SOUTH’], and pos. [15, variety ‘two leaves right of SOUTH’] (2, one in strip of three [15-17]. All fine four-margin examples. SG 82-83b/c (8)

Lot 431

Estimate: $900

Realised Price : $675

1d Laureate reconstruction of the engraved plate of 50 in Red-orange and Orange-vermilion shades including six pairs. The condition is much better than that usually seen with the large majority of stamps fine four-margin examples. SG Cat. £1350 (50)